 more | Vanguard 1/43 Jaguar XJR Ebony (VA09103) The Jaguar XJR is faithfully replicated, from the alloy wheels to the jewelled headlights. Features include a detailed interior with dashboard and steering wheel, fine detail rear view mirrors, photo-etched chrome trim and working suspension.
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 more | Vanguard 1/43 Jaguar XJ Super V8 Radiance Red (VA09104)
Limited edition model with certificate
A remarkable car: a large comfortable 4-door luxury saloon that, thanks to its 400 bhp supercharged V8 can out-perform many sports cars, the XJ Super V8 is yours for a mere £70,000. Features include a detailed luxury interior, photo-etched chrome parts, detailed wheels, hubs and tyres, and working suspension. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Jaguar XJ sport Ultraviolet (VA09106) The XJ Sport uses the 3.5 litre version of Jaguar's super smooth V8. It may produce 'only' 262bhp in this smaller form, but the clever aluminium construction of the car means it weighs a mere 1615kgs. This enables the XJ Sport to turn in a respectable 0-60 time of 7.3 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Jaguar XJR Quartz (VA09107)
The world's press have always enthused about the XJR model's combination of sports car performance and luxury car ride. The current XJR moves that game on with a 400bhp supercharged 4.2 litre V8, this cleverly constructed alloy bodied 4-door saloon car can accelerate four comfortably seated adults from 0-60mph in 5 seconds. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/76 Rover 75 Black Pearl (VA09202) Though the Rover 75 was launched in 1999, this 1/43 scale replica reflects the styling revisions introduced in 2004. The model conforms to the Vanguards 8-Point Specification Plan, which includes working suspension, accurate body shape and precisely matched colours, detailed wheels, hubs and tyres, photo-etched chrome detail and jewelled headlights. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Rover 75 White Gold (VA09203)
When Phoenix consortium bought Longbridge Rover off BMW for £1 IN 2000, it was obvious to all the world that they needed a product to sell quickly.After re-branding the company MG-Rover production of the 75 was moved from Cowley to the new premises in twelve weeks where production continued until the demise of MG-Rover in 2005. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 MG ZT Trophy Blue (VA09300) The MG ZT has redesigned sleek bumpers, brand new alloy wheels, imposing mesh grille and distinctive new headlamps. It has been described as a combination of sophistication and unadulterated pleasure that is drawn directly from MG's racing and engineering heritage.
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 more | Vanguard 1/76 MGZT Trophy Yellow (VA09301) The MG ZT was launched in 2004. Everything from the redesigned sleek bumpers to the brand new alloy wheels, imposing mesh grille and distinctive new headlamps perfectly matches the driving experience and is drawn from MG’s racing and engineering heritage. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 MG ZT Goodwood Green (VA09305)
MG-Rover's first big product launch was a clever way of maximising the potential of their existing designs, for in 2001 they announced the MG Z range of cars. Effectively tuned and modified versions of their saloon range. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 MGZT X Power Grey Metallic Diecast Car Model (VA09306)
Based on the Rover 75 the XT was universally praised for its hadling after MG/Rover's engineers had changed the chassis bias from comfort to sporting during the cars development. The 2.5 litre 190bhp front wheel drive car modelled was later joined by a rear wheel drive version, which was powered by a 260bhp Ford sourced V8. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Astra - Star Silver (VA09400) The Vauxhall Astra in many ways epitomises how far automotive engineering, design and flexibility has evolved in recent years. For example, the new Astra is available in no fewer than 11 choices of trim, an even larger selection of power trains, and a wide range of prices to suits all budgets. As with Vauxhall, so with Vanguards: all new models conform to the 8-Point Specification Plan, which sets the most exacting standards of design, engineering and production in the field of 1/43 scale | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Astra Digital Green (VA09401) The Vauxhall Astra in many ways epitomises how far automotive engineering, design and flexibility has evolved in recent years. For example, the new Astra is available in no fewer than 11 choices of trim, an even larger selection of power trains, and a wide range of prices to suits all budgets. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Range Rover Adriatic Blue (VA09600) Produced from new tooling for 2005, this is one of the very latest vehicles to be reproduced to the Vanguards range. Features include faithful body shape and precisely matched paintwork colours, as well as working suspension, detailed wheels, hubs and tyres, and photo-etched chrome detail.
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 more | Vanguard 1/76 Range Rover Giverny Green (VA09602) Hard to believe, but the Range Rover is now 35 years old (introduced on the 17th June 1970). Today 4 x 4s are two a penny, but at the time the Range Rover was revolutionary: the first vehicle in the world that worked properly as a road car but was also great off-road. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Range Rover Monte Carlo Blue (VA09604) The current Range Rover is a good example of how the global motor industry is interconnected by a complex web of deals. Originally designed in the UK at Rover's Gaydon centre, it used many BMW sourced components as BMW owned Rover at the time. Rover was sold to the Phoenix Consortium for £10 in 2000, but crucially this sale did not include Land Rover which BMW sold to Ford for 3 billion. Land Rover then launched the current range of Range Rover in 2001. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Range Rover Java Black (VA09608)
Range Rover was first unveiled to the world in June 1970. It enjoyed immediate acclaimand was hailed as the first genuine multi-purpose vehicle. In the 80's the addition of a four door model and a more luxurious approach came to the fore. In 2001 the New Range Rover was launched. It is easily the most capable luxury vehicle in the world with its sophisticated appearance. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Range Rover HSE Epsom Green (VA09612)
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery then the Range Rover must surely be judged to be a huge success. The current Range Rover is available with Jaguar's 396bhp, 4.2 litre, supercharged V8 engine; making it a genuinely fast car. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Land Rover Defender Chawton White County (VA09709)
By the time the Defender was launched in 1983 Rover had made 1.4 million Land Rovers and the Range Rover had been in production for thirteen years; not bad for a model that had been planed mainly as a post war stopgap to be made whilst rationing was still in force. However in 1983 that stop gap model became a marque in it's own right and traditional Land Rovers were christened Land Rover Defenders and fitted with coil spring suspension similar to that used by it's more expensive cousin. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/76 Vauxhall Cavalier CD MkII Champagne Platinum (VA09801) This is the UK version of what was known within General Motors as the J Car. A truly global car it was the first vehicle to be designed ‘virtually’, on General Motors’s then state of the art supercomputer. Known as the Opel Ascona in Europe and by a host of different names around the world (including Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunbird) the approach paid off. The UK market alone took 807,000 J cars between 1981 and 1988 and its basic architecture lasted well into the mid 90s under both the MkIII Cavalier and various other GM cars. The Cavalier modelled here is a late CD, the most luxurious car in the range.
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 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Cavalier MkII SRi 130 Nordic Blue (VA09802) The working class hero of its day, the SRi 130 had a 0-60 time of 8.2 secs and a top speed of 117mph, for £9999! A close ratio gearbox ensured the 130BHP was useable, stiffened suspension and larger 195/60-14 tyres kept the whole thing on the black stuff. The SRi130 was only produced for two years before the Cavalier MkIII was announced in 1988. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Cavalier MkII CD Orient Blue (VA09803) Vauxhall managed to get the Cavalier out in 1981, just ahead of its rival the Sierra. The 'J' car was a smart, well equipped, front wheel drive C sized car that was available from the outset as a hatch or saloon, against the Sierra which was only available as a hatchback. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Sierra Saphire Cosworth Moondust Silver (VA10002) The Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, a raucous race winner turned luxury saloon, the 1991 -1992 ‘Cossie’ was the ultimate in understated performance.
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 more | Vanguard 1/43 Ford Sierra Saphire Cosworth Turbo Systems (VA10005)
The original Sierra Cosworth is responsible for a whole industry that is still flourishing today.With two closely related heirs, the Sapphire Cosworth and the Escort Cosworth, tuners have developed ways of getting more and more power from that Cosworth 2 litre cam and four wheel drive. Turbo Systems are a leader in this field. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 Moonstone Blue (VA10009)
Due Week Commencing 27/10/08
Originally chosen for the Cosworth treatment because its 4 door saloon was both the lightest and stiffest in the range and with its 0-60 time of 6.4 seconds and fantastic traction. The Cosworth is one of the few cars, pehaps the only one to be threatened with extinction early in its life because it was just too good. Theft of Cossies became an epedemic in the early nineties, and the insurance industry pushed premiums sky high, making ownership untenable. Ford countered by fitting a sophisticated alarm as standard, giving the car a stay of execution. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Ford Capri 3.0S Model Signal Yellow (VA10803)
Due Week Commencing 5/01/09
The 127mph 2.8i really was the ultimate standard Capri. The Cologne 2.8 litre V6 replaced the Essex 3 litre in March 1981 and gave much more to the package than the 22bhp power increase that appeared on the specification sheets, for it was both freer revving and smoother. The first fruit of Rod Mansfield's new Dunton based Special Value Engineering (SVE), the 2.8 also had a much improved ride and handling that kept the Capri competitive in both production based motorsport and the sales chart long after its natural pension date had been reached.
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 more | Vanguard 1/43 Rover 75 British Racing Green (VA09200) Rover designers have introduced three key variants into the new Rover 75 line-up. They describe this attractive model as classic, connoisseur and contemporary. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 MGZT Solar Red (VA09303) The MG TZ was, like most MG saloons from the birth of the marque, based on a less sporting vehicle from its parent manufacture, in this case the Rover 75. With 190BHP, shorter gearing and stiffer suspension, the TZ was a serious drivers car, with a 0-60 time of 7.7 seconds and a top speed of 140mph it did not disappoint. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/76 Vauxhall Astra Flame Red (VA09402) The new Astra went on sale in the spring of 2004 and was first shown at the Frankfurt International Motor Show. It has well balanced proportions, taut surfaces and clean lines which it will need as it goes head to head with the new Ford Focus in the sales war. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Astra Sxi Breeze Blue (VA09404) The Mk5 Astra was first launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show of 2004 and has since been a huge success for GM, adding some flair and desirability to their product range. The 1.6 SXi modelled here has 104BHP, can do 0-60 in 11.5 secs and is available as a 3 or 5 door. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Cavalier MkII SRI 1300 Carmine Red (VA09804)
The SRi was the ultimate MkII Cavalier, and the top performance bargain of its era. Distinguished from lesser Cavaliers by its front foglights, alloy wheels and SRi130 decals it benefitted from the new 2-litre SEH engine and bigger 10.1" disc brakes. A 0-60 time of 8.2 seconds and close ratio box meant real fun could be had behind the wheel. No wonder Vauxhall sold more than the original product plans predicted. more.. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Astra BSM (VA09408)
Due Week commencing 9/02/09
BSM's Astras are either the 78bhp 1.7CDTi diesel, the 103bhp 1.6 manual or the 123bhp 1.8 automatic; together they make up fifteen percent of the company's total fleet. The Astra range was first used by BSM in June 2003 as an alternative option for taller learners or instructors and has since proved to be very popular. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Vauxhall Cavalier Sri 130 Astro silver (VA09806)
The Vauxhall Cavilier was the UK market's version of the first car ever to be designed wholly on computer, the GM J-car programme. The main floorpan and structure of this virtually designed General Motors world car lasted from its launch in 1981 until as recently as 2005. | |
 more | Vanguard 1/43 Ford Escort MkIII XR3i Black (VA11001)
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